to appear gradually, especially by becoming lighter (usually followed by in).

to disappear gradually, especially by becoming darker (usually followed by out).

6.

Broadcasting, Recording.

to increase gradually in volume of sound, as in recording or broadcasting music, dialogue, etc. (usually followed by in).

to decrease gradually in volume of sound (usually followed by out).

7.

Football. (of an offensive back, especially a quarterback) to move back toward one's own goal line, usually with the intent to pass, after receiving the snapback from center or a hand-off or lateral pass behind the line of scrimmage (usually followed by back):

The quarterback was tackled while fading back for a pass.

8.

(of an automotive brake) to undergo brake fade.

verb (used with object), faded, fading.

9.

to cause to fade:

Sunshine faded the drapes.

10.

(in dice throwing) to make a wager against (the caster).

11.

Movies, Television.

to cause (a scene) to appear gradually (usually followed by in).

to cause (a scene) to disappear gradually (usually followed by out).

12.

Broadcasting, Recording. to cause (the volume of sound) to increase or decrease gradually (usually followed by in or out).